For the first time, Jewish Family Service (JFS) and Westside M.A.P.S. (Marketing and Admissions Professionals for Seniors) teamed up to sponsor a resource fair for the elderly. Facing distinct health and social needs, nearly 500 older adults, family members and caregivers attended the Oct. 28 event at the Iranian American Jewish Center, which emphasized healthy and active lifestyles for seniors and people with disabilities. At least 60 exhibitors participated, offering specialized services, lectures, blood pressure screenings, free flu shots and gait and balance assessments.
On Nov. 4, JFS honored retired educator Myra Morewitz with the Charlotte Kamenir Volunteer of Distinction award, which was presented to her at American Jewish University in front of an audience of 250. For the last 13 years, Morewitz has championed the Family Violence Project, which works directly with women and families suffering from domestic violence. Morewitz also works at the domestic violence restraining order clinic at the Van Nuys Courthouse, where she counsels women seeking restraining orders and accompanies them to their court hearings.
